Newbie Trying To Rent To A Potential Section8 Renter

[Enyi Ajoku]

Good day everyone, this is my first time trying to rent to an individual with section8.

The potential renter is asking if i will be willing to collect an amount which would serve as hold on the apartment, during this time i will stop all showings of the apartment. I am willing to do that for 30days. In a situation where it takes longer than 30days for all the process to through with section8 and if these delays or extension were the fault of section8 or the potential renter, what happens next? will section8 pay me for exceeded days. 

Can anyone give me a bit more insights to the process and an estimated duration of how long it may take.

I'm also looking for ideas on what would be the content of the hold agreements I plan to put together to provide clarity and protection for both parties